Poi Saag /Indian Spinach Ki Dhal( Bengali Delicacy )

Poi Saag /Indian Spinach Ki Dhal( Bengali Delicacy ) 

• Thur Dhal - 1/2 cup 
• Turmeric Powder -1/4 th tsp 
• Poi Saag /Indian spinach - Roughly chopped -2 cup's 
• Salt to taste

1. For seasoning 

• Ghee -2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp 
• Bay Leaf -2 
• Red Chilly -3 , broken 
• Hing /Asafoetida -2 pinch
•  Garlic Flakes - 10 to 12  , chopped

Method

Wash n pressure cook thur dhal along with turmeric powder .Cool n churn it .To it add chopped Indian spinach  n pressure cook for just 1 whistle ,Add salt . 

In a pan melt ghee, add cumin seeds , bay leaf, broken dry red chilly , hing  n n chopped garlic  flakes n fry till reddish brown n pour this over the cooked saag dhal n mix well . Drizzle little chilly powder above ( optional ) 

Fresh Green Peas Dhal .

Fresh Green Peas Dhal .

• Fresh Green Peas - 2 cup's
• Ghee - 3 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds -1 tsp
• Hing /Asafoetida - 2 pinch
• Curry leaves -1 sprig
• Freshy crushed ginger -1/2 inch
• Freshly crushed Garlic flakes - 6
• Green chilly -2 , chopped
• Onion - 1 , chopped
• Tomato-1 , chopped
• Garam Masala powder - 3/4 th tsp
• Coriander leaves - 2 tsp chopped
• Salt to taste

Method
Pressure cook the fresh green peas for 2 to 4 whistles . Cool n mash it semi coarsely .

In a kadai melt ghee, splutter mustard seeds, add cumin seeds n stir for few seconds. Add hing , curry leaves , chopped green chilly n fry for few seconds. add freshly crushed ginger n garlic paste n stir for few seconds . Add chopped onion n fry till transparent . Add chopped tomato n fry till the raw smell goes n it turns mushy . Add the cooked semi coarsely mashed green peas , water for consistency , garam masala powder n salt ..Boil well n then garnish with chopped coriander  leaves .

Nela Basale / Bomabi Vaali Dhal

Nela Basale / Bomabi Vaali Dhal 

• Nela Basale/Bombai Vaali - 1 bunch , chopped 
• Thur Dhal - 1/2 cup 
• Turmeric powder -1/4 th tsp 
• Tomato - 1 , chopped 
• Ginger , 1 inch , finely chopped 
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp 
• Hing /Asafoetida -2 pinch 
• Green chilly - 2 chopped 
• Salt to taste .

Seasoning

• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp 
• Crushed garlic flakes - 4 to 6 
• Onion -1 . chopped 
• Dry red chilly - 2, broken 

Method 
Wash n pressure cook thur dhal along with turmeric powder . cool n churn it 

Pressure cook chopped nela basale , chopped tomato , cumin seeds , chopped green chilly , chopped ginger ,hing for just 1 whistle , 

In a kadai add oil . splutter mustard seeds, add crushed garlic n roast till brown , add chopped onion n roast till pinkish red, add torn dry red chilly n stir for few seconds , Add the cooked stuffs along with salt n boil . 

Chilly Garlic Dhal

Chilly Garlic Dhal 

• Thur Dhal - 1 cup 
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning 

• Ghee - 2 tsp
• Garlic flakes crushed - 8 to 10 
• Chilly Powder- 1 tsp 

Garnishing 
Chopped Coriander  leaves - 2 tsp 

Method 
Wash n pressure cook thur dhal with turmeric powder , once cooked , churn it ..add salt n add water for consistency n boil . Give seasoning n then garnish 

Chane Ki Dhal /Bengal Gram Dhal

Chane Ki Dhal /Bengal Gram Dhal 

Bengal Gram /Chana Dhal -3/4 th cup 

Seasoning 

• Ghee - 1 tblsp 
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp 
• Hing/Asafoetida -2 pinch 
• Green chilly -3 chopped 
• Onion -1 , chopped  
• Tomatoes-2 chopped 
• Garlic flakes -10 to 12
• Ginger -1/2 inch piece
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
• Red Chilly Powder-1/2 tsp 
• Garam Masala Powder-1/2 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Garnishing 

• Coriander leaves -  few sprigs chopped 
• Lime Juice -1 tsp (optional ) 

Method
Wash n soak Bengal Gram in water for about 3 hours . 

Chop onion, tomatoes 

Finely Crush green chilly , garlic flakes n ginger.

In a pressure cooker , cook bengal gram  dhal, along with turmeric powder till soft n cooked well . Cool n churn it well .Add salt . 

In a pan melt  ghee . add cumin seeds n  hing in it. stir for few seconds . Add chopped onion n stir well till it turns reddish brown . Add crushed garlic, ginger n green chilly n saute till it changes color . Add chopped tomatoes n cook till its mushy n raw smell goes . Add red chilly powder n garam masala powder . Stir for few seconds , then add the cooked dhal , salt n boil for  2 to 4 mts . 

 Garnish with coriander leaves n squeeze in lime juice . 

Note : The consistency of this dhal has to be a thicker than regular dhal 

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 Yellow Moong Dhal Tadka

• Yellow split moong dhal - 1/2  cup
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Oil -1 tsp 
• Salt to taste

Seasoning 

• Ghee- 1 tblsp
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp
• Asafoetida /hing- 2 pinch
• Cloves -3
• Finely chopped garlic flakes- 7
• Grated ginger-1/2 inch piece 
• Dry red chilly -2
• Coriander powder -1 tsp
• Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp

Garnishing

• Fine chopped coriander leaves-3 tbsp
• Lemon juice- 2 tsp 

Method 

Wash and soak moong dhal for 1/2 an hour .

Pressure cook the soaked moong dhal with turmeric powder n oil for 3 to 4 whistle till the dhal turns soft .Cool n churn it . Add salt .

In a pan add ghee ,add hing, cloves ,broken dry red chilly. Stir for few seconds.Now add cumin seeds, chopped garlic flakes,grated  ginger n saute till they change the color . Switch off and add coriander powder n red chilly powder ,stir for few seconds . . Add this seasoning to the cooked dhal mixture . Garnish with coriander leaves, add lime juice n mix well . 

Terrace Grown Radish leaves Moong Dhal Tadka

Terrace Grown Radish leaves Moong Dhal Tadka 

• Yellow Moong Dhal - 1 cup 
• Radish leaves -1 bunch ( chopped ) 
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
• Oil - 1 tsp 
• Ginger -1/2 inch, finely chopped 
• Green chilly -2 , chopped 
• Tomatoes -2 ,chopped 
• Salt to taste .

Seasoning 

• Ghee - 2 tsp heaped 
• Cunm seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic Flakes - 4 to 6, finely chopped  
• Red chilly -2 , broken 
• Red chilly Powder-1/2 tsp 

Method
Wash moong dhal n pressure cook it for a few whistle  along with turmeric powder n oil ... cool n mash it ..Add chopped radish leaves, chopped tomatoes, green chilly,ginger  n pressure cook for 1 whistle.n add salt .  

In a pan melt ghee, add cumin seeds, allow it to sweat .Add chopped garlic n fry til reddish brown . Add broken dry red chilly n stir for few seconds .Switch off n add red chilly powder n  stir well . Add this seasoning with  the cooked dhal mixture n mix well 

Moong Dhal with Kasuri Methi

Moong Dhal with Kasuri Methi 

• Yellow split Moong Dhal - 1 cup 
• Ghee - 1 tblsp 
• Cumin seeds -2 tsp 
• Hing /Asafoetida -2 pinch 
• Ginger -1 inch piece
• Cloves/Lavang  -3 
•  Green Chilly -2 
• Tomato -2 
• Kasuri methi crushed - 2 tblsp 
• Red Chilly Powder -1 tsp.kashmiri laal 
• Coriander Powder -2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder -1/2 tsp 
• Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Coriander leaves - chopped 2 tsp 
• Salt to taste 
• Water as required to cook dhal 

Method 
Wash n soak moong dhal for about 10 mts .

Remove the skin of ginger n pound  it along with cloves . 

Chop tomatoes n green chilly .

In a pressure cooker , melt ghee add cumin seeds n allow it to splutter n then add pounded ginger n cloves n stir for few seconds , Add hing , green chilly n tomatoes ..stir till the tomatoes turn mushy n cooked . Add all the powders , crushed kasuri methi , soaked moong dhal , salt n water n pressure cook for 3 or 4 whistle . Then garnish with coriander leaves . 

Ghosale Dalithoy /Ride Gourd Dhal

Ghosale Dalithoy /Ride Gourd Dhal

• Toor dal - 1 cup
• Tender Ridge Gourd /Ghosale -1 medium 
• Green chilly - 3  or according to the taste 

Seasoning

• Oil/Ghee -1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
•  Curry leaves - 1 sprig 
• Dry red chillies -2
• Hing/Asafoetida water- 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method
Wash the ridge gourd n peel the skin n chop into 2 inch pieces . In little water cook till soft but not mushy.
 Pressure cook thur dhal  . It has to be cooked well ,then churn it . Add slit green chillies with salt n boil well .Add the cooked ridge gourd pieces . 

In a seasoning  pan add oil or ghee , Add mustard seeds , when they splutter add torn red chillies n curry leaves...add this to the cooked dhal n then add hing water . 

Terrace Grown Palak Dhal -Version 2

Terrace Grown Palak Dhal -Version 2 

• Palak Leaves - 1 bunch , chopped 
• Thur Dhal -3/4 th cup 
• Onion-1,chopped 
• Tomato-1,chopped  
• Green Chilly -2 ,chopped 
• Turmeric powder-1/4 th  tsp
• Ginger - 1/2 inch 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning  

• Ghee /oil -1 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp
• Hing - 2 pinch
• Curry leaves-1 sprig
• Garlic -6  flakes ( chopped ) 
• Red Chilly Powder -1/2 tsp 
• Dry red chilly - 2 ,broken 

Method 
Wash n pressure cook thur dhal for few whistle .

Add  chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped green chilly , chopped palak ,chopped ginger n  turmeric powder for one whistle . 

in a kadai add oil,  splutter mustard  seeds, then add cumin seeds, hing , curry leaves , broken dry red chilly n fry for a while Add chopped garlic n stir till it turns brown . switch off and add red chilly powder .  Add this  to the cooked  stuffs ,along with salt n stir well . 

Terrace Grown Methi Dhal

Terrace Grown Methi Dhal

• Fresh Methi /Fenugreek Leaves -1 cup heaped 
• Thur Dhal - 3/4 th cup 
• Turmeric powder -1/4 th tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning 

• Oil - 2 tsp 
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp 
• Curry leaves-1 sprig 
• Onion finely chopped  -1 Medium  
• Tomato, finely chopped -1 
• Green chilly -3 or according to the spice , slit length wise 
•  Dry red chilly - 2 , torn 
• Garlic Flakes, slightly crushed -5 
• Grated Ginger-1 tsp 

Method
Wash the thur dhal n pressure cook it adding turmeric powder , then add the methi leaves n pressure cook just for a whistle . Cool n churn it .

In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds ,then  add the cumin seeds n let it sweat , add curry leaves n  slightly crushed garlic flakes n roast till reddish brown , add torn dry red chilly, slit green chilly, grated ginger n fry for few minutes .  Add chopped onion n fry till reddish brown ..Add chopped tomato n cook till mushy . Add salt . Cooked dhal n methi leaves . Add water as per consistency n boil for a while . 

Tomato Onion Dhal

Tomato Onion Dhal

• Thur Dhal ....1/2 cup
• Onion ..1 Medium chopped
• Tomato ..1 Medium chopped
• Green chilly -2 chopped 
• Salt to taste

Seasoning 

• Ghee ..1 tsp
• Mustard seeds ..1/2 tsp 
• Hing/Asafeotida ..a pinch 
• Curry leaves .. 1 sprig 
• Red red chilly ..1 broken 

Method 

Wash thur dhal n pressure cook it along with chopped onion , tomato n green chilly ... once cooked  churn it .  n then give the seasoning . 

Kokam Dalithoy

Kokam Dalithoy

•  Thur  Dhal-1 cup
•  Kokam dried petal's -5 to 7
•  Turmeric Powder .one pinch
• Green chillies.. 3 to 4
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning

• Ghee ..1 tsp
• Mustard seeds..1/2 TSP
• Curry leaves..1 sprig
• Hing/Asafoetida .. 2 pinch
• Dry Red Chilly Broken ..1 

Garnish

• Chopped coriander leaves..1 tblsp

Method

Slit Green chilly .

Wash thur dhal n dried Kokam petal's and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistle adding turmeric powder . 

Churn it well , add slit green chilly , add water for consistency n boil well . Give the seasoning n then garnish  

Loshne /Garlic Dalithoy

Loshne /Garlic Dalithoy 

• Thur Dhal ..1/2 cup 
• Turmeric Powder..2 pinch 
• Green chilly ..2 slit  
• Salt to taste .

Season 

• Ghee ..1 tsp 
•  Garlic Flakes chopped .. 1 tsp heaped
• Dry red chilly broken ..1 

Method 
Wash n pressure cook thur dhal with salt . 

Cool n mash well . 

Add water for consistency ..Then add slit green chilly salt n cook ..later give the seasoning . 

Note : The consistency should not be too thick but medium 

Methi Leaves Pappu (Andhra Style Dhal)

Methi Leaves Pappu(Andhra Style Dhal)

•  Methi leves ...1/2 bunch ,cleaned n torn with hands
•  Thoor Dhal ..1 cup
•  Water ...2 cup's 
• Tomato.. 1 small chopped 
• Onion ..1 small chopped 
• Ginger ..small piece ,chopped 
• Garlic flakes..3 chopped 
• Green chilly ..2 chopped
•  Cumin seeds ..1/2 tsp 
• Tamarind extract ..1 tsp 
• Jaggery ..1 small piece 
•  Salt to taste 

Season

• Ghee ...1 tsp
•  Mustard seeds.. 1/2 tsp
•  Curry leaves ..1 sprig  

Method
Pressure cook thoor dal with chopped tomato, onion,ginger,garlic flakes, green chillies,cumin seeds ,torn methi leaves n water.Once it is cooked add salt,jaggery,tamarind extract and boil well . Then give the seasoning .

Red Amaranth Leaves Dhal Fry

 Red Amaranth Leaves Dhal Fry 

• Thur Dhal- 1 cup 
• Red Amaranth Leaves chopped ... 3 cup's 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning 

•  Oil-2 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1 tsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves- 1 sprig
• Chopped  green chillies- 2  or 3 
• Red Chilly Powder .. 1/2 tsp 
• Onion -1 
• Tomato-1

Method
Wash n soak Thur dhal  for about 10 minutes n pressure cook it ,but not mushy ..
In a kadai splutter mustard seeds , add cumin seeds, chopped  green chillies , curry leaves add sliced onion n fry till reddish brown , add chopped tomato  n fry till the raw smell goes ,add chopped leaves , salt n cookfor sometime .. then the cooked dhal n mix well .

Lasooni Dhal Tadka

Lasooni Dhal Tadka 

• Thur Dhal ..1 cup
•  Water .. 2-1/2 to 3  cups  
• Onion...1  
• Tomato...1 
•  Garlic...4 cloves 
• Turmeric powder..1/4 th tsp 
• Green chilly ...2 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning 

• Ghee...2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds ..1/2 tsp 
• Garlic cloves chopped ...2 tsp 
• Red chilly powder..1/2 tsp 

Garnishing 

• Coriander leaves

Method 

Wash thur  dhal and soak it for 20  minutes in enough water.

 Chop onions , tomatoes , Green chilly n garlic cloves 

Pressure cook soaked dhal , chopped vegetables n turmeric powder adding water ... once cooked ,cool n  churn it  ... Add salt . 

 In a small  pan, melt ghee then  add cumin seeds and when they slightly change color, add the chopped garlic cloves n fry well till brownish , switch off the flame n then add red chilly powder and mix. pour this seasoning to the cooked dhal mixture n garnish . 

Serve hot with a bowl of rice  

Drumstick Flower Dhal

Drumstick Flower Dhal

• Drumstick Flower ... 2 cups
• Thur dhal..1 cup
• Salt to taste

Seasoning 

• Ghee ..2 tsp 
• Mustard seeds..1/2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds..1/2 tsp
• Cloves..3 
• Curry leaves... 1 sprig
• Onion chopped ...1 huge
• Garlic flakes crushed ... 4 
• Red chilly powder... 1 tsp
• Coriander powder..1 tsp  
• Turmeric powder..1/2  tsp 

Method 
Wash the drumstick flowers n boil it in little water . 

Pressure cook thur dhal ... cool n churn it well .

Add cooked dhal, cooked drumstick flowers , salt n enough water for right consistency .Boil it.

In a pan add ghee , splutter mustard n cumin seeds, add cloves, curry leaves , crushed garlic flakes n fry till brown . Add chopped onion n fry till reddish brown , then add all the powders n fry for a minute . Pour this over the cooked dhal . mix well n serve . 

Spring Onion Dhal

Spring Onion Dhal

• Thur Dhal - 1/2 cup
• Spring onion greens - 1 huge bunch
• Green chillies- 3
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 th tsp
• Salt to taste

Seasoning 

• Oil- 2 tsp 
• Garlic flakes chopped- 2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds- 1//2 tsp 

Garnishing 

• Lime Juice - 1 tsp 

Method 
Wash the thur dhal n pressure cook it with turmeric powder . 

Cool n mash it well .

Wash spring onion greens n chop them . In a kadai add a tsp of oil n saute the chopped spring onion greens for a minute or two  . Add this sauteed greens to the cooked dhal along with water , chopped green chillies , salt n boil well . Give the seasoning n then garnish . 

Serve hot with Rice /Rottis . 

Chaney Ki Dhal Masale Waali

Chaney Ki Dhal Masale Waali

• Chana Dhal - 1/2 cup
• Water as required to cook the dhal
• Salt to taste

To grind

• Whole Dry Red chilles- 3 or according to the spice
• Ginger- 1 inch piece
• Garlic - 3 cloves
• Coriander seeds- 1 tsp
• Pepper corns- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp 
• Black Cardamom - 1 small piece 
• Cloves-4 
• Cinnamon - 1 inch piece 
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp 

Seasoning

• Ghee - 2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds- 1 tsp 
• Onions - 1 Chopped 

Garnishing 

• Lemon Juice- 1 tsp 

Method
Wash n soak chana dhal for about 10  mts n then pressure cook it .. 

Grind all the ingredients meant to grind to a fine paste adding little water . 

In a  kadai  add ghee , crackle cumin seeds , add chopped onions n fry till pinkish brown . Add the ground paste n fry well till the raw smell goes ..add the cooked dhal , salt n a litle water for a desired consistency , give a quick  boil . switch off and add in lime juice . 


Serve  hot with adding a tsp of ghee on the top .